KUTV EXTRA Episodes 17 and 18: Carrie Cochran, Falconry, Referendum on Parks, Mike Cassidy, Utah Farmer, Tom Lehrer Satire on Christmas Shopping

Video recording of the 17th and 18th KUTV EXTRA episodes (color, sound, 59 minutes and 1 seconds), originally on U-Matic tape. They aired on December 7 and 14, 1977, and had a total of 6 segments. Carrie Cochran [0:00:00]: Carrie Cochran, Utah's first anchorwoman, talks about her work experience at KTVX and being "eased out" of her job. Falconry [0:11:05]: Utah falconer Steve Chindgren demonstrates hunting with falcons and discusses how to get started in falconry, the legal requirements, and the tremendous amount of time and dedication required for the sport. Referendum on Parks [0:23:16]: A special election in the community will determine whether or not to add and improve parks in Salt Lake City. Mayor Ted Wilson discusses the park proposal, which would cost citizens $12 a year in property tax. Diane Orr interviews passersby about the proposal. Mike Cassidy [0:30:38]: Local filmmaker Mike Cassidy talks about his monster movie "Attack of the Giant Brine Shrimp" (also known as "The Giant Brine Shrimp") in which a colossal, clay-animated brine shrimp wreaks havoc in Salt Lake City. Topics include Cassidy's interest in brine shrimp, stock elements in science fiction films, if Utahns liked Cassidy's film, and more. Scenes from the movie are shown. Utah Farmer [0:44:47]: The Munns and other Utah Farm families have joined the Farmer Protest Rally in Salt Lake City to raise crop prices. Boyd, Chubb, and Tim Munns are interviewed about the economic challenges of Utah farm life. Tom Lehrer Satire on Christmas Shopping [0:53:27]: This segment features Tom Lehrer's satirical Christmas carol about holiday consumerism. This episode ends with Lucky Severson reading letters from watchers.